Project Manager
Location: US, IL, Chicago
Employment type: Full-time
Required experience: Associate
Required education: Bachelor's Degree
Industry: Marketing and Advertising
Function: Project Management

Company profile:
Frequency540 (FQ540) is a full service digital agency focused on creating prosperity for our clients, our people, and partners. Our backgrounds include social purpose strategy, entrepreneurship, marketing, advertising, design, media, retail and event curation. We’re looking for talented people to join our dynamic team and work with clients including US Cellular, Caterpillar Foundation, and Starwood. 

Job description:
Frequency540 is a full-service agency that works with clients who are eager to matter more, and who need new strategies and tools to do so. Our clients hire us because they long to be in a more meaningful conversation than current transactions allow. We believe what they are seeking is found when purpose, passion and product align. And the result is prosperity for all. If you have found the way agencies have been doing business is not working for you, and you care about being part of something larger than yourself, we are with you. Together, let’s push the boundaries of what is possible. We are looking for talented people to join our team who speak our language in their own strong voice.Job DescriptionThe Project Manager (PM) serves as our digital production expert, managing development of multiple small to medium-sized projects and maintenance requests from concept to delivery. This includes planning and coordinating tasks, managing the output and work flow of onsite and offsite cross-functional teams, and ensuring the on-time, on-budget delivery of digital products. Hands-on experience with online advertising trafficking tools (e.g. Flashtalking, Doubleclick, Mediamind) is a huge plus. In addition, the PM will participate in the on-going improvement of our agency workflow, and will collaborate with other PMs to continuously evolve our PM processes.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:Manage projects across multiple platforms (desktop, mobile, email) and across various formats (online advertising, online video, landing pages, website)Own and facilitate internal project status meetingsManage multiple dynamic projects simultaneouslyActively track project status, progress, risks and issuesCollaborate with the project team to identify strategies and solutions that will best meet the client’s needs within established constraintsWork with the project team to estimate costs and timing for tasks such as project strategy, functional design, visual design, technology requirements, etc., utilizing established estimating process and toolsAnticipate, trouble shoot and prevent problems before they impact timing, costs and qualityCreate and maintain project documentation such as estimates, project plans, proposals, statements of work, status reports (internal and external), change requests, functional specifications, etc.TRAITS:Ability to maintain the focus, momentum and respect of a core team of staff, freelancers and clients over project life cyclesHandles stressful situations and deadline pressures wellProactive by nature.  Demonstrates a high level of initiative.Demonstrates a high level of organizationEntrepreneurial spirit. Eager to do whatever it takes to move projects forwardDemonstrates problem-solving skills, specifically the ability to assess situations, evaluate options, make decisions, draw conclusions, and exercise judgmentWorks well in a team environment; excellent interpersonal skills, positive attitude and the ability to thrive in a collaborative agency environment

Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree requiredMinimum 4 years experience as an Interactive Project Manager within an agency environment, tech company, or similar.Excellent understanding and interest in all things interactive: You must have experience with all types of development, from big site process to quick banner production to social platforms. Work requires willingness to work a flexible schedule and to be available after hours/weekends if issues arise.

Benefits:
Frequency540 offers a competitive salary and a full list of benefits, including health, dental, and disability coverage and a 401K plan. You will work in a fun and creative environment with a talented group of individuals that have a passion for doing great work.We are open to local candidates only. An Equal Opportunity Employer ----- M/F/D/V.